[Editor: This article was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 August 1934.] Today’s yesterdays Captain Cook takes possession “I now once More hoisted English Colours, and in the Name of His Majesty King George the Third I took possession of the whole Eastern … [Read more...] about Today’s yesterdays: Captain Cook takes possession [22 August 1934]
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The Kelly Gang [letter from J. J. Kenneally, 13 January 1934]
[Editor: This letter from James Jerome Kenneally was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 January 1934.] The Kelly Gang. In “The Age” of Tuesday your Sydney special representative states that a movie maker, is shooting scenes in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales … [Read more...] about The Kelly Gang [letter from J. J. Kenneally, 13 January 1934]
A poet comes to judgment: Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) [by E. L. Handcock, 7 September 1934]
[Editor: This article by E. L. Handcock is about the Senate candidature of “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The Bunbury Monitor (Bunbury, WA), 7 September 1934.] A poet comes to judgment Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) There is no better known … [Read more...] about A poet comes to judgment: Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) [by E. L. Handcock, 7 September 1934]
Some of Life’s Joys [poem by L. E. Homfray, 31 May 1934]
[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 31 May 1934.] Some of Life’s Joys. A shower of rain on the sun-scorched land, The roar of surf, as it greets the sand, A joyous song of some sweet-voiced bird, The flutter of leaves by soft … [Read more...] about Some of Life’s Joys [poem by L. E. Homfray, 31 May 1934]
Riches [poem by L. E. Homfray, 12 April 1934]
[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 12 April 1934.] Riches. No worldly wealth or fame is mine, Yet at my door Stand Joy and Hope with outstretched hands, I ask no more. Each little sweet-voiced bird that sings, Brings joy … [Read more...] about Riches [poem by L. E. Homfray, 12 April 1934]
Two Little Hands [poem by L. E. Homfray, 22 March 1934]
[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 22 March 1934.] Two Little Hands. Two little hands, at break of day, Smooth the lines off my tired face, Two little arms encircle me, Folding me close in Love’s embrace. Two little … [Read more...] about Two Little Hands [poem by L. E. Homfray, 22 March 1934]
If You Were Me [poem by L. E. Homfray, 9 March 1934]
[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Beaudesert Times, 9 March 1934.] If You Were Me. If you were me, and I were you, How funny that would be; Because I should be very old, And you’d be only three! If I were you, and you were … [Read more...] about If You Were Me [poem by L. E. Homfray, 9 March 1934]
Henry Kendall: Gosford Associations: The Poet’s Rock [27 March 1934]
[Editor: An article about Henry Kendall. Published in The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer, 27 March 1934.] Henry Kendall. Gosford Associations. The Poet’s Rock. Written for “The Wingham Chronicle.” By “Fitz.” It is one of the distinctions of the … [Read more...] about Henry Kendall: Gosford Associations: The Poet’s Rock [27 March 1934]
The Gentle Water Bird [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Gentle Water Bird (For Mary Gilmore) In the far days, when every day was long, Fear was upon me and the fear was strong, Ere I had learned the recompense of … [Read more...] about The Gentle Water Bird [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
The Ballad of Remembrance [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Collected Poems of John Shaw Neilson (1934).] The Ballad of Remembrance I met a man out Bathurst way in the middle of the year, He had an honest, kindly face and eyes without a fear; A pleasant man to look upon … [Read more...] about The Ballad of Remembrance [poem by John Shaw Neilson]